PHILADELPHIA, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Axalta (NYSE:
AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings
headquartered in Philadelphia, the
World Champion Philadelphia Eagles, and Stroud Water Research
Center hosted a day of STEM (science, technology, engineering and
math) learning in White Clay Creek for recipients of Axalta's
All-Pro Teachers designation – a program in conjunction with the
Eagles that identifies, recognizes and rewards innovative
STEM-focused teachers and their schools in the greater Philadelphia area.
Attendees were joined by Philadelphia Eagles safety Chris Maragos, and Judd
Pittman, Special Consultant to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education for STEM,
as they participated in a day-long curriculum at the Stroud Center
in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
Throughout the day, teachers experienced STEM education in a
real-world setting giving them the tools to cultivate the next
generation of freshwater stewards. Activities included water
chemistry and stream habitat assessments. The most popular activity
was the opportunity for participants to get their boots wet and
collect macroinvertebrates with Chris
Maragos. Back in the lab, the teachers learned how Stroud
Center scientists use macroinvertebrate identification to assess
stream health and water quality. Partnering with the Chester County
Intermediate Unit, the Stroud Center offered Act 48 Credits to all
participants.
"Axalta is inspired by the All-Pro teachers who give so much to
their students every day," said Regina
Tracy, Axalta Global Corporate Social Responsibility
Manager. "This is an exciting opportunity for us to connect for the
first time our All-Pro Teacher program with another partner of
ours, the Stroud Water Research Center. We're certain
the teachers will come away from Stroud Center's real world,
award-winning program not only with continuing education
certifications, but new skills and ideas they can take back to
their classrooms to help develop the next generation of scientists,
engineers and freshwater stewards."
"Stroud Center scientists have been studying White Clay Creek —
a National Wild and Scenic River, an Experimental Ecological
Reserve, and a part of the National Science Foundation's
prestigious Long-Term Research in Environmental Biology program —
for more than 50 years, as well as streams and rivers around the
world. We are thrilled to share our knowledge of streams with these
exceptional teachers thanks to Axalta and the Philadelphia Eagles,"
said Dave Arscott, Ph.D., Stroud
Center Executive Director.
As a global employer of more than 13,000 people worldwide
including 1,200 engineers and scientists, Axalta is committed to
corporate social responsibility initiatives with a special focus on
STEM to help teach the next generation of coatings industry
innovators.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2018 Axalta
All-Pro Teachers program. Former or current school principals,
students, colleagues, as well as members of the community can
nominate teachers in school districts throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Based on their
educational drive, innovation in the classroom, and community
ownership, ten teachers will be selected as an All-Pro Teacher and
recognized at an Eagles home game in 2018. Each teacher's school
will receive a monetary donation from Axalta for STEM programming
or school supplies, tickets to an Eagles home game, a personalized
Eagles jersey and football, and a nomination for Axalta All-Pro
Teacher of the Year. The 2018 Axalta All-Pro Teacher of the Year
will receive an additional donation to his or her school, an Eagles
Pep Rally hosted at their school and other recognitions.
Nominations for qualified teachers may be submitted here.
About Axalta
Axalta is a leading global company
focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative,
colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM
vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric
motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to
prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials
we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in
the coatings industry, the approximately 13,300 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in
130 countries better every day with the finest coatings,
application systems and technology. For more information visit
axalta.com and follow us @Axalta on Twitter and on
LinkedIn.
About Stroud Water Research Center
Stroud Water
Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of
freshwater systems through global research, education, and
restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and
individuals make informed decisions that affect water quality and
availability around the world. Stroud Water Research Center is an
independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Contacts:
Regina M.
Tracy, Axalta – 215-518-7465,
Regina.M.Tracy@axaltacs.com
Diane Huskinson, Stroud
Center - 717-383-1179, dhuskinson@stroudcenter.org
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